1ST READING
Paul
was undaunted by his difficulties and struggles. His ministry was
action-packed and was anything but boring. His conviction in proclaiming
the Gospel was far greater than any fear of death that he might have
had. Paul wanted to bring the Gospel to as many people as he could.
Acts 14: 5-18
5 There
was an attempt in Iconium by both the Gentiles and the Jews, together
with their leaders, to attack and stone Paul and Barnabas. 6 They realized it, and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding countryside, 7 where they continued to proclaim the Good News. 8 At Lystra there was a crippled man, lame from birth, who had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul speaking, who looked intently at him, saw that he had the faith to be healed, 10 and called out in a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet.” He jumped up and began to walk about. 11 When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they cried out in Lycaonian, “The gods have come down to us in human form.” 12 They called Barnabas “Zeus” and Paul “Hermes,” because he
was the chief speaker. 13 And
the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city,
brought oxen and garlands to the gates, for he together with the people
intended to offer sacrifice. 14 The Apostles Barnabas and Paul tore their garments when they heard this and rushed out into the crowd, shouting, 15 “Men, why are you doing this? We are of the same nature as you, human beings. We proclaim to you good news that you should turn from these
idols to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and all that is in them. 16 In past generations he allowed all Gentiles to go their own ways; 17 yet,
in bestowing his goodness, he did not leave himself without witness,
for he gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, and filled you
with nourishment and gladness for your hearts.” 18 Even with these words, they scarcely restrained the crowds from offering sacrifice to them.
P S A L M
Psalm 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16
R: Not to us, O Lord, but to your name give the glory.
1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name give glory because of your mercy, because of your truth. 2 Why should the pagans say, “Where is their God?” (R) 3 Our God is in heaven; whatever he wills, he does. 4 Their idols are silver and gold, the handiwork of men. (R) 15 May you be blessed by the Lord who made heaven and earth. 16 Heaven is the heaven of the Lord, but the earth he has given to the children of men. (R)
GOSPEL
Loving
God is the key to all our problems. Jesus promised that if we love God,
He will dwell within us. If He is within us, who can be against us?
Life as a disciple of Jesus is not that difficult because God is always
there to help us. Sadly, those who fail to love God above all will fall.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
The Holy Spirit will teach you everything and remind you of all I told you.
John 14: 21-26
21 Jesus
said to his disciples: “Whoever has my commandments and observes them
is the one who loves me. Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father,
and I will love him and reveal myself to him.” 22Judas, not the Iscariot, said to him, “Master, then what happened that you will reveal yourself to us and not to the world?” 23 Jesus answered and said to him, “Whoever loves me will keep my word,
and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him. 24 Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; yet the word you hear is not mine but that of the Father who sent me. 25 “I have told you this while I am with you. 26 The
Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name — he
will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.”
think: Loving God is the key to all our problems.
T O D A Y’S BLESSING LIST
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READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Deuteronomy 27-30
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